Houston Rockets Players Fill Out The Ringers Top 100

While the No. 2-ranked Houston Rockets did not have an All-NBA player, they still managed to gain recognition from The Ringer's Top 100 Players for the NBA.

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) stands in front of forward Amen Thompson (1) during action against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets are coming off an impressive 52-30 season where they locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and also top five in defensive ratings.

With All-Star center Alperen Sengun missing the All-NBA third team by a couple of votes, the talented Rockets did not feature a single All-NBA talent despite Sengun having a strong case at the end of the season.

Despite not being recognized with those honors, basketball outlets and media around the realm continue to recognize the talents of Houston's young core of rising stars. The latest comes from The Ringer, which released its Top 100 Players in the NBA, where the Rockets had six of their players make the list.

Here are the six Rockets players who made the list for The Ringer:

No. 36 Alperen Sengun

Apr 30, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shakes hands with fans after defeating the Golden State Warriors in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Alperen Sengun should be no shock to anyone's top 100 list as he finished the season averaging a double-double and was the Rockets' focal point on offense night in and night out. He was nominated for his first All-Star game and continues to be a rising star from overseas.

No. 41 Amen Thompson

Apr 30, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Amen Thompson, who is the Houston Rockets' defensive cornerstone, is on an All-NBA caliber trajectory as he was named to the First-Team All-Defensive team, being the fifth Rocket to ever do so. If Thompson can continue to develop his offensive game, there is no telling how high the 22-year-old's ceiling can be.

No. 64 Fred VanVleet

Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Houston's point guard Fred VanVleet makes the list after an effective season as the distributor for the talented Rockets team. Whether he will be back with Houston remains to be seen, but after a solid season, it would make a lot of sense for the guard to be picked up on his club option before the deadline later this month.

No. 88 Tari Eason

Apr 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after making a basket during the second quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Another one of Houston's athletic wings graces the top 100 list after a solid season as one of the Rockets' key rotational players.

No. 93 Dillon Brooks

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets' best shooter this season graces this list at the back end of the top 100. He will be one of the Rockets' key players next season as they look to build on their impressive 52-30 season.

No. 98 Jalen Green

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) on the court before game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jalen Green makes the list as a very late entrant but still manages to garner recognition for his solid season as the Rockets' shooting guard.